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Public health agency offering (but not limited to) the following services:

- Immunization programs, including for COVID-19.

- In-home nursing assessments.

- Communicable disease control services.

- Bioterrorism and disaster planning.

- Referrals to other health care services as needed.

Offers public health services to the Buchanan County communities. Services focus on disease prevention, health education, and emergency preparedness. 

Offers home health care services such as skilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy. Can also provide Personal Care Aids to assist in light housekeeping, light meal preparation, grocery shopping, laundry, transition care, assistance, respite care. All services are provided in the home.

Adult immunization clinic including vaccines for immigration, work, and/or school. (Call for an appointment and for current fees.)

Vaccine program for children up to 18 years of age.

WIC nutritional program provides supplemental food.

Breastfeeding information and education.

Environmental health safety and surety - air, food, and water inspection and contamination issues (complaints and questions). Natural and infectious disease information, such as West Nile virus, insect bites, etc.

Emergency preparedness and response for bioterrorism threats (chemical, biological, and nuclear), mass immunization clinics, strategic national stockpile, volunteer opportunities.

Public health information.

Other services include:

- Family Stabilization/central navigation

- Community Health Workers

- Family-Centered Coaching

- Childhood Lead testing

- Household lead mitigation

- HIV testing

- STI tracking and prevention

- Obesity and Diabetes Prevention

- Minority Health Initiative

- Dental screenings (primarily children)

Health Education programs to encourage proper nutrition and exercise. Health literacy projects to reduce obesity in children and families. Tobacco and smoking cessation. Traffic safety and education. Air Quality. Community health and wellness services in addition to WRAP program (Wellness Recovery Action Plan).

Provides health education to the public and to schools. Helps with planning and preparedness for infectious diseases or other public health incidents for the Decatur County area. Offers immunizations to children, adolescents and adults, including the flu and COVID vaccines.

Home health care services and home nursing is provided to those in need. Can provide personal care assistance for bathing, hair care, housekeeping and laundry, meal planning and preparation, errands, and waiver services.

Public health agency.

Information and referral for communities and individuals on any physical, social, mental, and environmental health problems, health statistics, needs assessments, health information, health planning, technical assistance in program planning.

Public health agency.

Information and referral for communities and individuals on any physical, social, mental, and environmental health problems, health statistics, needs assessments, health information, health planning, technical assistance in program planning.

Provides a comprehensive range of public health services tailored to address the diverse health needs of residents, including:

- Childhood vaccines and vaccinations for adults

- Essential health services such as flu and COVID shots

- Health, wellness, and mental health education and resources

- Disease assessment and monitoring

- Prevention initiatives

- Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Participates in the care for yourself program a national program that helps reduce risks from breast, cervical, and cardiovascular health issues. Mammogram testing is free for underinsured or uninsured women who meet program guidelines

- Home Health Aide: Provides individuals an opportunity to maintain safety and independence in their home environments, delaying or preventing the need for transitions into a higher level of care such as a skilled nursing facility.

- Parenting Support: Offers home visits, educational opportunities, and community referrals so parents are empowered to maintain self-sufficient, healthy, and happy families.

- Shelter Nursing: Nurses visit homeless clients at shelters, crisis centers, and through outreach on the streets. Provides health screening, assessment, and referrals with the intent to ensure individuals and families residing in shelters have access to comprehensive health, community, educational and social services.

- Flu and Immunization Program: Provides immunizations clinics in the community, corporate sites, senior living centers, and drive through in Omaha, Lincoln, Council Bluffs, and surrounding communities.

- School Health: Provides health screening and assessment, referral, and follow-up; immunization compliance; physical and vision exam compliance (kindergarten, seventh grade, and new students); development of student health and emergency plans; communicable disease control; handling of sudden illness and injury; training of first responder teams and those giving medications; and health policy development.

Offers public health services to the Keokuk County communities. Services include home care services and home care nursing, health care programs for women and children, prenatal care, general physicals, immunizations, blood pressure screenings, diabetes screenings, mental health administration, early childhood development, and environmental health services. Also provides information on communicable diseases.

Additional support includes homemaker assistance for families experiencing disruptions due to illness, disability, or other challenges, and personal care services to assist with hygiene, mobility, household tasks, and nutritional needs for individuals such as elderly people, people with disabilities, or recently discharged hospital patients.

Public health services include home health (registered nursing) and home medical equipment services.